Ray Harris Plein Air Class Details

                                    photography - Gerald Zwers

Plein Air Workshops   

• These workshop classes will teach you the basics on how to approach plein air painting

so that you can go out into the field and do it on your own. This class covers composition, color,

drawing, and styles of paintings.

• You may use oil, watercolors, acrylics, water-based oils, pastels, or casein.
• Plein Air Ventura will take you to beautiful locations where you’ll learn how to paint on the spot.
• I have been painting plein air since 1980 and have been influenced by Joaquin Sorrolla and John Singer Sargeant works of art. I am a member of the CAC  and have exhibited nationally.
• Plein Air uses outdoor lighting and has changing conditions. It enhances your travels and you see things with a "fresh eye."
• It’s for students of all skill levels. I will teach you the basics of painting, as well as give you confidence in your work.

Class Dates and Locations

May 5 -   9 am 12 Olivas Adobe

May 12-  9am 12  Marina Park

May 19-  9 am 12 Mission Park

May 26   9am 12  Ventura Pier

Demo starts at 9:00 sharp

Price - $160 for four classes

$ 50 for individual classes

Payments may be made through

 PAYPAL https://www.paypal.com/us/home

VENMO     https://venmo.com/

Email ray@rayharrisstudio.com

Plein Air Painting Supplies

LIST OF PAINTING SUPPLIES FOR PLEIN AIR CLASSES

 OIL BRUSHES-  six different sizes  2,4,6 8,10, 12  I favor the bristle, which are rounded square in shape.
WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - Flats, rounds and pointed brushes of several sizes.
Sponges, water, and other items you are used to using.

Easel of your choice,

Palette of your choice, if it does not come with the Easel.

Palette knives, and scrapers for laying in flat shapes and making lines.

Soft charcoal or pencil.

OIL PAINTS -Student grade works fine for most projects and it can save you some money.
I like to have a warm and cool of each primary colors, with a few earth tone, black and white.

Large Titanium White or Mixing White
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Viridian Green
Thalo Blue
Cobalt Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cad Red Medium
Cad Yellow Light
Thinner and jar to clean brushes
Liquin Medium
Paper towels
Small trash bag

Optional Equipment
   Clips to hold thinner container and medium jar in place
   Umbrella that attaches to easel
   TV tray
    Big Straw hat
    Apron
    surgical gloves
    camera
    water and snacks
    a third arm to carry everything :)

Brush Up On Your Plein Air Painting

I am excited about starting a painting class in Ventura County for adults interested in working on their plein air painting. For more information follow me on this blog.